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Free Spanish and English landscape class discusses selecting plants that work

Posted 3/1/2018

Cooperative Extension offers “Plant selection: what works where and why” March 7 as part of a series of free landscaping trainings in Spanish and English. Photo by M.L. Robinson, Cooperative Extension.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering free landscaping trainings in both Spanish and English for new and experienced landscapers. The workshops offer solutions to common landscape problems and practical skills for landscapers and others in the green industry.

“These classes are a good opportunity for people in the horticulture field to add to their knowledge base,” said Cooperative Extension Horticulture Specialist M.L. Robinson, who is teaching some of the classes. “Many employers even offer incentives to encourage employees to take these classes.”

The workshops will be offered 5:30 — 8:30 p.m., every Wednesday, March 7 — March 28 at the Clark County Cooperative Extension office, 8050 Paradise Road, Suite 100, in Las Vegas. The next three classes are:

March 7: Plant selection: what works where and why

March 21: Pruning: trees and shrubs

March 28: Using pesticides safely

Participants will receive a certificate for each class taken. The trainings will also include materials focusing on improving English and math skills, meeting job expectations, paying attention to details, and practicing safety and worker protection. They are open to both public and private employers, and to the general public. The workshops are funded by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Nevada Division of Forestry.

Those interested in attending can register by calling 702-275-5580 (Spanish) or 702-257-5522 (English and Spanish). Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should call at least three days prior to the trainings they intend to attend.